Recent Articles from Stephanie Basalyga
Howard S Wright: Earl Boyles Elementary School for David Douglas School District
The project consists of a voluntary set of upgrades to the existing Elementary School as part of the November 2022 Bond Measure.
Public involvement at risk in housing-related reviews | Opinion
Under the proposed House Bill 4037, cities are prohibited from providing any participatory protections when making so-called 鈥渃lear and objective decisions鈥 about housing.
Mixed-use building proposal in Portland land use review intakes | Feb. 9, 2026
Early assistance is being sought for a project to construct on North Williams Avenue a building with 36,400 gross square feet.
$46.2 million multifamily project in Portland building permits | Feb. 9, 2026
Three new construction permits are under inspection for the Barbur Apartments project in Southwest Portland.
SunWest Builders: Redmond Proficiency Academy Middle School Addition
Redmond Proficiency Academy Middle School Addition
Howard S Wright: Gilbert Park Elementary School for David Douglas School District
BP 3.1 鈥 Hazmat Abatement
Andersen Construction: City Of Corvallis Parks Maintenance Facility
City Of Corvallis Parks Maintenance Facility
Surprise! Portland Housing Bureau has $106 million surplus
The Portland City Council is grappling with discoveries of substantial unbudgeted funds, prompting oversight hearings and calls for an investigation.
Lloyd Center redevelopment plan faces opposition
Community members urged preserving the mall and indoor ice rink as the project team again appeared before the Portland Design Commission.
Pacific Northwest projects totaling $22.2 million in top bidders | Feb. 6, 2026
The city of Tillamook has awarded a $12.7 million contract for replacement of a water transmission line.
Calm above, chaos below: January’s hidden turbulence | Opinion
For two years, the 鈥淢agnificent Seven鈥 mega-cap tech stocks dominated returns. In January, that dominance cracked.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥 the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion














